SUMMARY & SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a SONIC Drive-In Restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which
involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer, and other tasks if applicable.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality standards;
Food preparation and portioning;
Cooking on the grill;
Operating the fry station;
Dressing items to order;
Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency;
Cleaning including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops, and
sanitizing food areas;
All other duties assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
3 years QSR experience preferred;
Prior experience as a cook, grill cook, fry cook, prep cook, line cook, chef, or restaurant
crew member, team member, or other BOH part-time restaurant jobs is not required but
preferred;
Ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and a diverse population
Demonstrated, successful leadership skills including the ability to interact positively, with
all people;
Knowledge of Tribal communities and specifically Chukchansi history is preferred;
Ability to work within a demanding environment;
PRCI TRIBAL PREFERENCE:
For purposes of hiring, promotions, transfers, and training all candidates must possess the ''Minimum
Qualifications" stated in the job description or job announcement. Minimum Qualifications are defined
as those entry-level qualifications essential to the performance of the basic responsibilities for each job
category, including but not limited to education, training, specific work experience, employment
record, and physical skills (where applicable).
Preference shall be given with respect to personnel decisions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, transfers,
training, and hiring. First, enrolled Tribal Members who meet the Minimum Qualifications shall not be
denied if another individual at a lower preference has higher qualifications than are necessary for the
position. Second, after preference is provided to enrolled Tribal Members, Native Americans who are
enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe other than Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi
Indians shall be provided preference over equally qualified non-Indian candidates, however, if the
non-Indian candidate is more qualified, a business decision may be made to hire or promote the best
candidate.
If more than one person at the same preference level meets the Minimum Qualifications the decisionmakers shall have discretionary authority to make the appropriate business decision in the best interest
of the Tribe. Accordingly, when preparing job descriptions or job announcements care should be taken
to establish qualifications that fit the desired needs of the position.
NATIVE PREFERENCE:
In accordance with Title VII 1964 Indian Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), Preference in
filling all vacancies will be given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native candidates.
As required by applicable law, SONIC Drive-In franchise organizations will make reasonable accommodations to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Each franchise organization is an independent employer and thus responsible for making its own employment-related
decisions. Nothing in these materials should be construed as the franchisor being involved in or having control over a
franchise employee's essential terms and conditions of employment.